On 8/1/2013 8:01 AM, mcp6453 wrote:
A friend just gave me a new Hitachi C8FSE Sliding Miter Saw. The reviews on
Amazon are not very good. It appears that this saw may have quite a few problems.

As a novice woodworker wannabe, what should I be looking for to determine
whether this saw is a defect or return? When I start cutting with it this
weekend, I'll check to make sure the cuts are accurate. One report said the cuts
across a 12" or larger board are not square.

Not knowing how to set it up like a pro will be a disadvantage to early testing,
but hopefully with enough practice, I can get an idea of whether this gracious
gift is a loser.

Do you have any helpful suggestions for testing it out or what to look for?



I would say don't look a gift horse in the mouth, especially since you
have indicated that you are a novice woodworker wannabe.

Chances are that your technique might be worse than the saw.

Included instructions will surely detail how to square the saw if it is
not already so. Learn on this one and determine what features you might
like to have on your next saw.